Award-Winning Tutors serving Lenexa, KS

...and I have an Education Doctorate (EdD) in Educational Leadership. My passion and area of study, since achieving my doctorate in 2002, has been to lead and teach literacy programs. I am Reading Recovery trained and also have completed two separate year-long courses in the Science of Reading. As a Reading Specialist, I have extensive experience teaching students in literacy lessons tailored to their learning needs. I believe learning to read should be fun and...

...enjoy developing the relationships with the students I tutor and seeing their growth. I have over ten years experience teaching students at the high school level. I currently teach Algebra, Geometry, and AP Statistics. However, I have experience with all course up to Calc 3. My success rate is high and I pride myself on the relationships I form, the connections I am able to make, and the growth of my students.

...keep a hard working and knowledgeable student from succeeding. I didn???t always know I wanted to be a teacher, but I have always enjoyed tutoring my friends and family when they came to me asking for help. After I graduated, I tutored a woman who was studying for the citizenship test to become a U.S. Citizen. As a native Spanish speaker, she had trouble pronouncing and understanding certain words. After two months of tutoring, she...

...choose-your-own-adventure games. Besides programming and tutoring, I am an avid music listener and collector, and I also enjoy movies, books, tennis, and fashion. My prior experience includes organizing and participating in several volunteering events for children in foster care. This requires interaction with elementary-aged kids, so I am comfortable tutoring any age group! Tutoring is my main focus at the moment as I am between semesters at the University of Kansas, so you can expect...

...operating my own publication (Financial Engineering News) and for a mid-sized investment management firm (American Century Investments) as Director of Client Portfolio Analysis and Solutions. My Linked In profile is available at https://www.linkedin.com/in/jim-finnegan-cfa-caia-rma-1035552b/ My other tutoring and teaching experiences have been at two local Kansas City and Overland Park KS schools (where I live); Regina Caeli where I taught high school students advanced algebra (pre-calculus) and science; and Christo Rey High School where I tutored...

...to find methods and tools to allow me to better understand these courses and in the process develop a newfound appreciation for these subjects. My teaching style focuses on "learn and teach back", utilizing visual learning and memorization tactics, mnemonics among a variety of other tools and exercises. I have experience tutoring students from college level through elementary school level in courses relating to science, math, English and social studies. I have experience in tutoring...

...received my education from the University of Missouri-Kansas City with a BS in Biology and a BA in Chemistry in 2024. I am currently perusing my DDS at the UMKC School of Dentistry with the goal of becoming a pediatric dentist. I am expected to graduate in 2028. I predominantly tutor high school to college level biology and chemistry courses. However I also have experience working with elementary aged students with special needs.

I am a former middle-school English teacher (and former high-school French teacher). I am certified to teach English (grades 6-12), History/Government/Social Studies (grades 6-12), Psychology (grades 6-12), Health (grades PreK-12), General Music (grades PreK-12), and French (grades PreK-12). I have also taught AP French and college-level French. I have a B.A. in Modern Languages (French) and Sociology, an M.A. in Modern Languages (French/Second-Language Acquisition), and an M.A. in Teaching (Secondary).

...third year medical student in Kansas City studying to become an anesthesiologist. During medical school, I have been a teaching assistant in our medical school's anatomy lab. Before medical school I lived in Nicaragua for several years where I became fluent in Spanish. To help you learn, I believe in using real world examples and the concept of see one, do one, teach one; meaning we'll go through examples together and you'll eventually be teaching...

...bring a rich academic background to my tutoring practice. I have over two years of experience tutoring a diverse range of subjects, including AP U.S. History, AP World History, and Spanish at various levels. My passion for teaching stems from my belief that education is a collaborative journey; I strive to connect with my students by understanding their goals and interests, which allows me to tailor each session to their unique needs. I enjoy fostering...

I'm a recent Baker University graduate with majors in Accounting and Finance and a minor in Economics. During my time in school, I ran cross country and track, and was a member of a fraternity where I served in multiple leadership positions including Treasurer. I currently work for an accounting firm in downtown KC and I'm taking the CPA exam. I'd love to put my experiences to work and help!

...tests (SAT and ACT), to various high-school subjects (including Physics, Chemistry, Algebra, and Geometry). I scored in the 99th percentile of both the ACT and SAT, and I strive to help every student I tutor gain the necessary skills and habits to achieve whatever score they are aiming for. Standardized testing and school in general can be a huge stress on students, and as a tutor I want to help mediate some of that stress...

...from Georgia Tech and I am currently pursuing an M.D. at the University of Kansas School of Medicine. I have experience with STEM subjects like calculus, chemistry, and biology. In addition to my experience as an engineering graduate and medical school student, my experience as a former collegiate athlete helped me find effective ways to study for even the most challenging courses. I have tutored for 4+ years and enjoy helping students achieve their personal...

Current English BA Student at UMKC I'm really excited for the opportunity to apply my skills and help teach those who need the help! I am happy to explain whatever questions are asked, and I am patient and thorough. I enjoy writing, art, and creativity in general.... I think it's important to be a good learner in order to be a good teacher. I think that motivation is key, and it's the instructor's job to make...

...Since then, I have worked in the healthcare industry, first as a Consulting Analyst for electronic medical records software products, and currently as a Physician Documentation Assistant at the University of Kansas Health System while applying to medical schools. Currently, I am preparing to switch gears and return to school for a linguistics program. The majority of my tutoring experience came during college, while working with classmates to help raise their grades in multiple biology...

...classroom and tutoring settings, currently teaching elementary school math and reading. My teaching philosophy centers on fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment where each student feels valued and empowered to explore their fullest potential. I am passionate about helping students build confidence in their skills, using interactive methods and real-world applications to make learning relatable. In addition to my professional experience, I enjoy reading and exploring new educational strategies to enhance my tutoring approach,...

...years. I have been a Kindergarten and a First Grade teacher. I have my Master's in Elementary Eduation focusing on Curriculum. I am confident in my skills that I will be a successful tutor in Literacy, Math, Phonics, Science and Social Studies. In my tutoring sessions your student will be exposed to high quality lessons with several different approaches. We will use manipulatives, oral languguage, dramatic play and other hands on activities to make learning...

...potential to learn. My job as a tutor is to create a supportive and engaging environment where they can explore their interests and develop their skills. This is accomplished through collaboration, active participation, fostering critical thinking, developing creativity and promoting social skills. This is taught through lectures, activities and most importantly, fun! I believe that learning is a lifelong journey, and my goal is to inspire my students to become lifelong learners. Outside of tutoring,...

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I am a recent graduate from Wichita State University. While there, I majored in Biological Sciences and minored in Anthropology. I am passionate about biology and using biological education to make the world a better, cleaner, healthier place. I believe everyone can learn to love science if given the right opportunities!